MOMENT TO MOMENT

MOMENT TO MOMENT

This is what's in front of me:
The morning mist.
This is what's in front of me:
The sleepy children.
This is what's in front of me:
Waking the children.
This is what's in front of me:
Watching them roll back over to sleep.
This is what's in front of me:
Waking them again.
This is what's in front of me:
Making breakfast.
This what's in front of me:
A glance at the clock; a fear of lost time
This is what's in front of me:
An inventory of the things that must be done today
This is what's in front of me:
Another glance, another nervous worry
This is what's in front of me:
Noticing the fluttering in my tummy, the rumble of hunger
This is what's in front of me:
The children are back asleep.
This is what's in front of me:
A sip of tea
This is what's in front of me:
The warm liquid calming my belly
This is what's in front of me:
The morning mist rising.
This
Is
What's
Happening
Now.

DRAGONFLY

After some beautiful moments talking with two beautiful ladies today and an encounter in the forest, this wanted to come out:

Dragonfly
Be ye forest sprite or faerie
You picked me.
ME, despite my fearful Humanness
My imperfections
You magical being, you
You boldly swirl around me
Over and over again
Holding me with the buzz and beat
Of your silk pearl wings.
Dragonfly
Be ye spirit guide or angel
You picked me.
ME, because of my Eternity
My perfection.
You stunning being, you
You settle on my skin
Over and over again
Feeling the pulse of blood
Allowed to flow without hindrance,
Without mind,
Without fear.
Love.
Is.
Here.
Here. 
Here.

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"Straight on."

Life of a Yogi Mom

Hey Mind

Hey mind
I wanted to sit with you for a bit
And let us both enjoy some quiet time.
But you just want to swing from the chandeliers
Cry for chocolate
Worry about me
And play tag.
I won't be IT today.
I won't chase you round and round
Though I know we've played this game and eaten tons of chocolate
All for years now.
No, today I'm just going to sit with you.
You can swing and cry all you want.
You can dance the mambo and scream, and oh I know you...
You will.
Thanks for being you
And as hard as it is for both of us,
Thanks for letting me just sit here.
My lap is ready for you when you need to rest
And then there will be no you, no me
No games to play
No chandeliers
No chocolate
No worries.
Just. This. ❤

WELCOME TO MEDITATION FOR MOMS AND DADS

Just a couple of weeks until my first book "Meditation for Moms and Dads: 108 Tips for Parents and Caregivers" is released, and I find myself ready to write 108 more tips! Can only imagine that others have their own tips, poems, musings and inspiration to express as well. It is my hope that this blog will serve as a forum for all of us: a place to share. It can be a way to connect our sangha.  Got something to contribute? Email ShanaSmithBooks@gmail.com with your offerings, and I'll post lots here as well.  Looking forward to connecting with kindred spirits in the months to come, as we continue to embark on this great adventure, together. The website will be live next week: www.MeditationforMomsandDads.com.  Also please connect and Like and share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Meditation-for-Moms-and-Dads-1651728438412372/,
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